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UKRI-4823 Replacement emergency lighting

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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20 May 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation, located in Swindon, was focused on the replacement of emergency lighting across multiple office and plant areas. The contract, titled "UKRI-4823 Replacement emergency lighting," falls under the category of repair and maintenance services within the public authority sub-central government sector. It was executed through a limited procurement method, emphasizing a 'below threshold - limited competition' approach. The process reached the award stage on 20th May 2025, with the contract being officially signed on 11th March 2025. Services were provided by the supplier Gil-Lec Ltd, and the main delivery region was within UKJ14. The contract value was set at a gross amount of £97,511.89 with the active period commencing on 12th March 2025 and concluding on 28th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Gil-Lec Ltd, which successfully secured the contract. Companies with expertise in emergency lighting and electrical systems replacement would be well-positioned to compete in similar procurements. The focus on a limited competition method underlines the benefit for businesses able to offer competitive bids within specified thresholds. Engaging in tenders such as this can aid businesses in building their portfolios within the public sector, leading to potential growth and further opportunities in related service areas.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4823 Replacement emergency lighting

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for replacement emergency lighting to partly replace redundant systems in offices and plant areas. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=932876296

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05187c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023154-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,259 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2025 - 28 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 01793 442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GIL-LEC

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